CVE-2022-29050: CSRF vulnerability in Jenkins Publish Over FTP Plugin
Summary
CVE-2022-29050: CSRF vulnerability in Jenkins Publish Over FTP Plugin. Affects org.jenkins-ci.plugins:publish-over-ftp versions < 1.17. Fixed in 1.17. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Jenkins Publish Over FTP Plugin is a Maven ecosystem package that allows users to publish files to an FTP server as part of their Jenkins build process. It provides a convenient way to transfer build artifacts and other files to an FTP server. This plugin is widely used in Jenkins deployments for continuous integration and delivery workflows.
Vulnerability Detail
A cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability has been discovered in Jenkins Publish Over FTP Plugin versions 1.16 and earlier. This vulnerability allows attackers to connect to an FTP server using attacker-specified credentials. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can gain unauthorized access to the FTP server and potentially perform malicious actions, such as modifying or deleting files.
How To Fix
Latest published version: 261.v87f1561f44a_8 as of 22 Oct 2026
Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the version below is the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
If you need the minimum change
1.17
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is essential to update the plugin to the fixed version as soon as possible.
Conclusion
The CSRF vulnerability in Jenkins Publish Over FTP Plugin can lead to unauthorized access to FTP servers and potential malicious actions. It is crucial to update the plugin to version 1.17 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
This vulnerability allows attackers to connect to an FTP server using attacker-specified credentials. They can potentially perform unauthorized actions on the FTP server, such as modifying or deleting files.
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At the time of this advisory, there are no known public exploits for this vulnerability. However, it is crucial to update the plugin to the fixed version to mitigate the risk.
No, there is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is essential to update the plugin to the fixed version to ensure the security of your Jenkins deployment.
You can find more information about this vulnerability in the GitHub Advisory Database (https://github.com/github/advisory-database/blob/main/advisories/github-reviewed/2022/04/GHSA-6w39-qhmq-g8cp/GHSA-6w39-qhmq-g8cp.json).
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